SamhainIA wrote:
Gladius of light (general) and Manipulation of shadow (val'Borda) are combinable
I like this spell!, tho i think that Effect 2 is the only one that can actually be used
I still struggle with that. The blade on the gladius of light is completely intangible which is why it will pass harmlessly through people. The handle can't be intangible or it couldn't be grasped. A shadow dagger is fully tangible, yet shares the disapation effect if released for too long. That's why to me it felt like the mixed version would combine a more solid hilt / pommel with the intangible blade. That was also why the only weapon trick that could be kept was the pommel strike as it's the only part of the weapon that was solid.
You still couldn't throw it as the minimum time to disappear when released dropped from 12 ticks to instantaneous, at least for the blade. The gladius of light spell specifically noted that regardless of form, the weapon always kept the same speed/damage properties which is why I left that alone. Also, the trade off of +1 speed for a die bump is normal, so with the dagger becoming speed 4, d6 is within norm. Striking with the solid hilt though lost the benefit of bypassing AR as it wasn't intangible any more.
To me at least, it felt like the proper blending of the spell. Because this isn't clear cut though, I wanted to submit it here for review and get other people's take on it. Hopefully my explanation will help folks in their assessment.
All feedback definitely welcome.
With a sweep of his hat,
Paul